Accelerating Climate Innovation Across Southeast Asia

A USD 200 Million Fund for Investment-Ready Climate Start-ups

The Climate Technopreneurship Programme accelerates climate innovation across Southeast Asia by identifying, scaling, and investing in high-potential climate start-ups.

By integrating structured enterprise acceleration, cross-border R&DB collaboration, and an approximately USD 200 million fund, the programme transforms local innovation into scalable, investment-ready ventures. It establishes a clear pathway from entrepreneurial talent to global technology partnerships and institutional capital.

The programme strengthens climate innovation ecosystems, provides structured acceleration and market access for start-ups, and offers investors access to a curated, ESG-aligned climate venture pipeline.

GGGI’s Role in the Programme

National Climate Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme (N-CEAP)

GGGI leads the identification and acceleration of high-potential local climate enterprises through the N-CEAP. As the programme’s entry point, the N-CEAP supports promising start-ups and growth-stage companies in strengthening investment readiness, ESG and E&S compliance, governance, and gender mainstreaming practices.

Selected enterprises receive tailored acceleration support, market validation, and technical guidance to prepare them for collaboration with global climate technology providers and participation in cross-border innovation partnerships.

By developing a pipeline of investment-ready climate ventures, the programme connects local innovation with global technology expertise and the programme’s blended finance facility.

Technical Assistance & Ecosystem Strengthening

GGGI strengthens national climate innovation ecosystems by building institutional capacity and collaborative networks across participating countries. A central focus is training and strengthening national climate tech accelerators, equipping them with the tools and expertise to identify, mentor, and scale high-potential climate enterprises.

The programme also promotes national climate technology innovation networks and establishes a communication hub for knowledge sharing, enabling collaboration among governments, start-ups, accelerators, and investors.

Regulatory and policy frameworks are also strengthened to support technology transfer and improve investment readiness.

Strategic Outcomes

– Approximately USD 200 million fund mobilized

– Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided

– Over 2.3 million people reached, with strong gender inclusion

– A curated pipeline of investment-ready climate ventures across five Southeast Asian markets

Geographic Scope

Cambodia | Indonesia | Lao PDR | The Philippines | Viet Nam

Partners

Funding: Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Accredited Entity: Korea Development Bank (KDB)

Co-implementation Partners: GGGI, NH Investment & Security (NHIS), NH Absolute Return Partners (NH ARP)

Contact

For partnership, investment, or media inquiries, please contact: rayeon.park@gggi.org